The History of 19th-Century Quarantine Politics: A Conversation with David S. Barnes
Peoples & Things
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The Smell of Disease in the 19th Century
I have been interested in the senses and particularly in smell for a while. And that, you know, interest was was peaked in my second book where foul odors played an important role in the development of public health in late 19th century France. I don't want to rub readers noses, or any other parts of their bodies in these incredibly unpleasant environments, but I do want readers to confront.
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